Engine Cooling System problems of the 2007 BMW 328

17 problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 2007 BMW 328. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 BMW 328 based on all problems reported for the 2007 328.

1 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 09/23/2022

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328xi the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:( engine and engine cooling). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

2 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 03/02/2022

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph when the contact noticed smoke coming from vents and underneath the hood of the vehicle. The contact had to pull over where the warning for the vehicle overheating had began to sound off. The smoke dissipated once the vehicle was turned off. The contact had the vehicle towed to their home. There were no injuries and no medical attention was needed. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000. VIN tool confirms parts unavailable.

3 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 09/14/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2007 BMW 328xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. The dealer (BMW of south atlanta, 4171 jonesboro rd, union city, GA 30291, 678-228-8373) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified and confirmed that the recall remedy was not available and the would receive a letter when parts arrived. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

4 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2018

Tl- the contact owned a 2007 BMW 328x. The contact stated she parked at an residence and the vehicle was still on, after exiting she saw fire started at the front hood. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated when she was inside the vehicle. The fire department was called and extinguish the fire. A fire report and police report was files. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to impound lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact's VIN was associated to NHTSA campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system) and NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 148,000. Dp.

5 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 06/29/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2007 BMW 328xi. The contact stated that the previous owner had not scheduled an appointment to have the vehicle repaired per NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v676000 (electrical system) prior to selling the vehicle. The contact noticed an abnormal odor of fuel and the heater failed to work. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was not available.

6 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2018

Tl � the contact owns a 2007 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer was not contacted and the manufacturer was notified and confirmed the parts were unavailable for the recall remedy. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN not available. Jc.

7 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 05/03/2018

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328i. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph the engine smoked and overheated. There were no warning lights on the instrument panel. The contact had issues with the power steering; however able to coast to the side of the road. The contact stepped away from the vehicle, then had it towed to several local mechanics and BMW specialists. The vehicle was diagnosed with an incomplete engine failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The vehicle has been with the dealer for 3 years. The manufacturer has been notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

8 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2007 BMW 328i. When the contact started the vehicle and activated the air conditioner, he smelled smoke. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The vehicle was taken to south motors BMW (16215 s dixie hwy, miami, FL), but were unable to assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. There were two recalls potentially related to the failure: NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and NHTSA campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

9 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 12/18/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2007 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v676000 (electrical system). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. BMW of rochester hills (45550 daquindre rd, shelby charter township, mi) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

10 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 11/02/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2007 BMW 328xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. Herb chambers BMW of sudbury (128 boston post rd, sudbury, MA) confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

11 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2017

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 BMW 328i. The contact stated that the interim recall notice was received for NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system), 17v683000 )(engine and engine cooling) however the remedy and part needed to schedule the recall repair was specified as not being available until the manufacturer sends a second notice. The contact had called the dealer roadshow BMW 405 n germantown pkwy, memphis, TN 38018, (901) 365-2584 several times, the dealer was unable to determine when the part may be supplied to the manufacturer. The manufacturer indicated that the part may become available after August 2018 which was an unreasonable time frame for the contact who had already waited an extended period of time. The contact had not experienced a failure but was uncertain if a failure may happen while waiting. The manufacturer was contacted again to determine when the remedy and part may be supplied to the dealer. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Dyd.

12 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2017

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v676000 (electrical system). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (Honda BMW of champaign, 100 burwash Ave, savoy, IL 61874) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted at 800-525-7417 and asked the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. A case number was not provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

13 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2017

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer (brahman BMW in west palm beach, florida) was made aware of the recalls and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

14 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2017

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (orange county BMW, 101 maher ln, harriman, NY 10926) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted at 800-525-7417 and made aware of the failure. The manufacturer stated that they would call back. A case number was provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

15 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2017

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (BMW of springfield, 391 route 22 e, springfield, NJ) and was informed that the parts were not available. The contact called the manufacturer at 1-800-831-1117, but they failed to respond. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

16 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2007 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact called east bay BMW at 925-264-8570 (located at 4350 rosewood dr, pleasanton, CA 94588) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact smelled a burning odor when the vehicle was started and whenever the air conditioner was activated. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

17 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2017

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 328 I BMW. The contact recieved notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). However, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The BMW dealer located in sewell BMW of grapevine (817) 912-4500 1111 e state hwy 114, grapevine, TX 76051 was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. (VIN tool confirms parts not available). Jw.



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